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H A F F E N
HAFEN
The former Rhine harbour has undergone a
drastic transformation : where silos and
warehouses used to form the skyline of the
harbour district , today , there are building
complexes designed by nationally and
internationally renowned architects . The
MedienHafen ( Media Harbour ) is home to
numerous companies , mainly from the fields
of media and communication , fashion and
architecture , as well as art and culture . The
harbour owes it special charm to the mix of
“ old and new ”: the old quay walls , the steps
and rail tracks of the old loading line have
still been preserved and are classified as
historical monuments .
With their artistic constructions ,
internationally renowned architects , such as
Steven Holl , David Chipperfield and Frank O .
Gehry , have as much of a presence in the
Media Harbour as leading regional architects .
The Stadttor ( City Gate ) is without a doubt a
real eye - catcher . The imposing steel and glass
structure is a landmark and an integral part of
the modern skyline in the Media Harbour . The
Kniebrücke road bridge , the Landtag ( State
Parliament ), the Rheinturm ( Rhine Tower ) and
the harbour high - rises like the Gehry
buildings add to the range of architectural
masterpieces . Since 1999 , the Gehry buildings
have been an icon of Düsseldorf and are
always an impressive sight with their tilted
walls and inclined towers .